Spaghetti Pie

This tasty layered spaghetti pie is made with a bolognese style sauce and is similar to a layered lasagna. Serve this delicious dish with a tossed salad and warm crusty bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

3 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2/3 cup ricotta cheese, part skim milk
6 ounces ground beef, extra lean
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup green chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped or shredded carrot
1 cup diced canned tomatoes
2 teaspoons tomato paste
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Combine the cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, egg, and oregano. Pat mixture into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the ricotta cheese over the spaghetti mixture.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic, stirring frequently.

Add bell peppers and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes or until carrot is tender. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until bubbly, stirring often. Cover and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over ricotta cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 350° F. for 20 minutes.

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 4 to 6.